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Irwin Mitchell‘s well-regarded Yorkshire practice completed its merger with boutique firm Irwin Mitchell in December 2024, producing a department with both ’global reach‘ and the ’attentive, personable approach of a small firm‘. Helen Revill, who has over 30 years’ experience in the practice area, co-leads the group with Margaret Simpson, the former team lead and founding partner of Irwin Mitchell. Scott Halliday is an expert in children law, Gabbie Clasper specialises in complex finance cases, and Matthew Miles is a key name for divorces.
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Scott is a Senior Associate Family Law Solicitor with expertise in complex children law matters, divorce/dissolution and the financial consequences of relationship breakdown. He leads the firm's National Complex Children Law Team of Excellence. He works with heterosexual and LGBT+ Family Law clients. He has a national reach and represents clients across England and Wales (and internationally). He is regularly involved in complicated and high stakes negotiations/court proceedings related to children and financial matters. He holds an LL.M in International Human Rights Law & Practice which can be invaluable when dealing with international matters related to children and or financial matters.
Scott is known to be robust, comfortable at grappling with difficult issues and driving forward a plan of action to maximise the outcome for a client. He has advised and worked on a number of High Court cases. He also has experience in public interest litigation in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He has been involved in several landmark cases on family law and human rights matters. He has a keen interest in academic legal issues and welcomes instructions on cases which demand thorough legal advice, often on technical specialist issues in both children law and financial matters.
Scott is known to be a strong common sense negotiator. He has considerable experience in getting cases resolved in a dignified and diligent manner.
In relation to children law, he has considerable experience on:
- Future child arrangements during difficult periods where parents cannot agree a way forward
- Allegations of significant domestic abuse
- International and internal relocation of children
- International Child abduction
- LGBT+ children law issues – be it LGBT+ parents and/or children
- Transfers of residence (where a child will live moving forward)
- Factitious illness and/or alleged non accidental injury to children
- Parental alienation issues.
In respect of financial matters, he regularly advises during the divorce/dissolution process across a breadth of financial issues when people separate, especially: division of equity in property (often several properties), business interests, division of savings / ISAs / stocks and shares, spousal maintenance, family trusts issues, valuable pensions, tax issues and/or inheritance matters.
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‘Irwin Mitchell is a market-leading firm with global reach, reflected by the quality of its solicitors and partners.’
‘Scott Halliday is an exceptional solicitor, rarely have I seen such commitment or dedication to clients. He is warm, empathetic and furiously hard-working.’
‘April Wood goes above and beyond for clients. She is highly conscientious and sets an early strategy with counsel to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.’
‘Roopen Kalirai is amazing. Very down to earth and extremely good with clients. Scott Halliday is a joy to work with. Very astute and has his clients as number one.’
‘I work with Roopen Kalirai, who is fantastic—combining the attentive, personable approach of a small firm with the expertise of a large one.’
‘I think that Roopen Kalirai stands out due to her combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and genuine client care. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to navigate complex family law matters with both professionalism and empathy.'
'I particularly value their responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to tailor their approach to each client's unique circumstances. Their ability to balance sensitivity with firm legal guidance makes a significant difference.’‘The team really fight for their clients but provide sensible advice and sympathetic representation which is crucial in an area of law where clients are at their most vulnerable.’
'Determined and professional and seeing excellence in all areas , top notch firm'
'Scott Halliday - a superstar. Experienced beyond his years and developing an extensive knowledge and expertise in complex niche areas. He will leave no stone unturned in ensuring a client's case is fully prepared.'